Pan-Seared Korean-Style Spicy Beef Bulgogi

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and spicy Korean sauce, then pan-seared to caramelized perfection with sesame and scallions. This Korean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 47 minutes, pairs thinly sliced ribeye beef, soy sauce, brown sugar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye beef
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 3 stalks sliced scallions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp grated ginger until sugar dissolves. Add 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye beef and 2 sliced scallions, tossing to coat evenly. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add marinated beef in a single layer and sear for 2-3 minutes undisturbed until edges caramelize and crisp up.
3. Step 3: Stir beef and cook for another 2 minutes until cooked through but still tender. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and remaining sliced scallion. Serve immediately with steamed rice.